Jean Behra vs Juan-Manuel Fangio F1 Stats

Jean Behra and Juan-Manuel Fangio have started 35 Formula 1 races together, 7 of those as team mates at Maserati and the rest in rival cars. Juan-Manuel Fangio has finished ahead in that head-to-head 28 times to 7. Juan-Manuel Fangio has won 5 drivers' titles; Jean Behra has yet to win one.

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They started 35 races together, between 1953 and 1958. 7 of those as team mates at Maserati.

Jean BehraDriver ProfileJuan-Manuel Fangio
France FranceCountryArgentina Argentina
Height1.72 meter / 5 feet 8 inch1.72 m / 5'8"
NicePlace of BirthBalcarce
Feb 16th 1921Date of BirthJun 24th 1911
Aug 1st 1959: 38 years oldDate of DeathJul 17th 1995: 84 years old
8Season Entries8
1Car Number34
Jean BehraFull Career StatisticsJuan-Manuel Fangio
0Drivers' Titles25
52Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries51
52Grand Prix StartsGP Starts51
51.14Total Points277.64
0.98Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP5.44
0Grand Prix WinsGP Wins24 (47,1%)
Wins from pole13 (25,5%)
0Pole Positions29 (56,9%)
4 (7,7%)Front Row Starts42 (82,4%)
8.1Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid2.3
9 (17,3%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums35 (68,6%)
1 (1,9%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps23 (45,1%)
16 (30,8%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish43 (84,3%)
4.9Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position2.3
Hat-tricks7 (13,7%)
31 (59,6%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs14 (27,5%)
2.484Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps3.159
Jean BehraKey Career LandmarksJuan-Manuel Fangio
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92dFirst Race1950 British F1 Grand Prix1950 GBR F1 GP 38 years, 323 days38y, 323d
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 38 years, 139 days38y, 139dLast Race1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 47 years, 12 days47y, 12d
First Pole1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
Last Pole1958 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1958 ARG F1 GP 246 years, 209 days46y, 209d
First Win1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
Last Win1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 346 years, 41 days46y, 41d
2nd - (4 times)Best Qualifying
2nd - (2 times)Best Result
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92dFirst Podium1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 37 years, 99 days37y, 99dLast Podium1957 Italian F1 Grand Prix1957 ITA F1 GP 46 years, 76 days46y, 76d
1954 British F1 Grand Prix1954 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 151 days33y, 151dFirst Fastest Lap1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
1954 British F1 Grand Prix1954 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 151 days33y, 151dLast Fastest Lap1958 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1958 ARG F1 GP 146 years, 209 days46y, 209d
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92dFirst Points Finish1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 38 years, 104 days38y, 104dLast Points Finish1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 47 years, 12 days47y, 12d
First Win from Pole1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
Last Win from Pole1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 46 years, 41 days46y, 41d
First Hat-trick1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331d
Last Hat-trick1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 146 years, 41 days46y, 41d
First Title1951 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1951 ESP F1 GP 40 years, 126 days40y, 126d
Last Title1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 1246 years, 41 days46y, 41d
1st 24
2 2nd 10
7 3rd 1
2 4th 6
4 5th
6 6th
2 7th
8th 1
9th 1
2 10th
11th 1
31 DNF 14
1 DSQ
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Jean Behra vs Juan-Manuel Fangio — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Jean Behra or Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 24 wins to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more pole positions, Jean Behra or Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 29 pole positions to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more world championships, Jean Behra or Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 5 titles to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more podium finishes, Jean Behra or Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 35 podiums to the 9 of Jean Behra.
Who has the better win percentage, Jean Behra or Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Jean Behra has won 0.0% of all starts (0 from 52), Juan-Manuel Fangio 47.1% (24 from 51).
Who wins the head-to-head between Jean Behra and Juan-Manuel Fangio?
Juan-Manuel Fangio leads 28 to 7 in the 35 races they both started.
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